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Old 02-19-2015, 12:23 AM
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Any recommendations for floor jack for our Z's. I looked at the Arcan XL2T which seems substantial and low profile, but it weight 100 lbs. What do you folks here use and how do you like it?
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Cheap Harbor a Freight 2 ton aluminum jack. Fairly low profile(fits under my lowered on stock bolts Z), very light weight and best of all it was cheap!! Works perfect
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Lowered my car yesterday and found out my jack is not compatible. 1. Jack was too high, had to drive up on some 2X4's. 2. The plate on the jack was smaller than the pucks.
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Ideal for lowered cars w/rockers/pucks
1/2" rocker clearance - lift pad on front puck
2.7" > 24" Lift Range
Precision control dial release - DUAL cylinder Rapid Pump®
T-handle rubber grips - Foam handle protector - Rubber lift pad - Foot pedal
Heavy Duty steel construction - Extra wide casters - Extended reach lift arm/chassis






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Jake thanks. What brand is that jack?
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Habor frieght 3 ton low profile jack duel pump
Padded bottom bar... On sale now $85 bucks! A steal flat fed ex shipping fee. 7 bucks!
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[QUOTE=C7Jake;1588996868]Ideal for lowered cars w/rockers/pucks
1/2" rocker clearance - lift pad on front puck
2.7" > 24" Lift Range
Precision control dial release - DUAL cylinder Rapid Pump®
T-handle rubber grips - Foam handle protector - Rubber lift pad - Foot pedal
Heavy Duty steel construction - Extra wide casters - Extended reach lift arm/chassis

That is a nice jack
What brand is it and where can I buy it?
thanks
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So that nobody has to beg...

http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/automo...ontent=Default
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I bought this one.. it's light and low profile 3 ton.
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Same as my recommendation on the other thread.... AC Hydraulics


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Originally Posted by Medic Man
I bought this one.. it's light and low profile 3 ton.
I have the exact same one, and if you're at stock height or don't have the CF side skirts it's a great lightweight low profile jack. But my front is lowered 3/4" and by the time the pad gets to the puck the arm slightly touches the carbon fibre side skirts.

I'm looking for a very low profile jack that doesn't angle that severely towards the handle. There are a couple of good options in this thread for lowered C7Zs.

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Originally Posted by TEXHAWK0
Same as my recommendation on the other thread.... AC Hydraulics


What he said! I got the DK13HLQ. Haven't used it on the Z yet because I'm waiting for it to be built but it's a great jack.
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I think I found the best, albeit somewhat expensive solution: http://www.quickjack.com
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Originally Posted by soulsea
I think I found the best, albeit somewhat expensive solution: http://www.quickjack.com
That's a pretty cool solution! I'm using the AC jack and race ramps with esco jack stands. I may end up getting a drive on lift if I have to buy my wife a toy, that way I can get 2 vehicles in the same side of the garage. You can get a drive on lift for about 2 1/2 times the cost of the quickjack but you can't put it in the back of a truck and take it to the track.
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Originally Posted by badhabit_wb
That's a pretty cool solution! I'm using the AC jack and race ramps with esco jack stands. I may end up getting a drive on lift if I have to buy my wife a toy, that way I can get 2 vehicles in the same side of the garage. You can get a drive on lift for about 2 1/2 times the cost of the quickjack but you can't put it in the back of a truck and take it to the track.
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Originally Posted by hootowlc7
I wish you hadn't posted this. lol. Now I really want one.
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Another vote for the quickjack!

And yes, I know the car is messy. That issue has been solved.
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Is it low enough to slide under the side skirts on a z06? If I don't have to get my wife a camaro i'm getting this instead of the drive on lift.
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Originally Posted by badhabit_wb
Is it low enough to slide under the side skirts on a z06? If I don't have to get my wife a camaro i'm getting this instead of the drive on lift.
I should know in a week or so. Just waiting for a Z06 to be dropped off.
But I think it will be good.
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Originally Posted by Proxses
I should know in a week or so. Just waiting for a Z06 to be dropped off.
But I think it will be good.
Thanks. Keep us informed. Looks like either way bendpak will get some of my business.


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